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Laois student wins top award in the country for engineering project
Mikolaj Bielecki, a Portlaoise College student, has earned national recognition after winning the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award from the Engineering Technology Teachers'...
In Pictures: ‘My Severe Weather Ready Guide’ successfully launched
Severe weather has the ability to disrupt our daily lives in all sorts of ways such as loss of power as well as damage...
Great excitement as Poet’s Cottage officially opens in Camross
There was great excitement in Camross on Friday as the newly renovated and fully operational Poet's Cottage Cafe was officially opened.
Situated in the heart...
In Pictures: New sports facilities unveiled at Laois primary school
The staff and children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe were in celebratory mood on Friday last as they held an official opening for their...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS students enjoy ‘Play in a Day’ and perform at local...
It has been a busy couple of weeks in Mountrath Community School with students taking part in two worthwhile activities.
Second year class 2C took...
In Pictures: Laois singer completes first US tour making great Laois connections on her...
Laois Irish folk singer, Emer Dunne, has returned home after completing her first US Tour across the East Coast of the United States.
This is...
Laois Chamber president: ‘We are shifting the perception from a county that is overlooked...
Dr Michelle Byrne, the new president of Laois Chamber Alliance, says that the mission of the chamber is to build a stronger, more resilient,...
Laois students among 139 to celebrate graduation from College Carlow St Patrick’s
Carlow College St Patrick’s saw 139 students graduate at its annual Conferring Ceremony, held on recently in Carlow Cathedral.
The event marked a proud moment...
Supporting the county’s older residents with Laois Services to Elderly People
The Laois Services to Elderly People (LSTEP) programme promotes independent living for older people in Laois, empowering them to enjoy the best quality of...
‘Chronic shortage’ of special education places in Laois secondary schools causing stress and worry
The situation surrounding special education spaces in Laois secondary schools has been laid bare at a meeting this week.
The issue was brought forward by...
Farming families should be able to build on their own land ‘without unnecessary planning...
A Laois TD has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes and lives on...
Laois Councillors want Abbeyleix to be considered to host Irish Famine Commemoration Day
Laois County Council is to call on the Minister for Tourism to consider Abbeyleix as one of the host venues for Irish Famine Commemoration...
Ballyroan man completes Malin to Mizen in vintage Mercedes tractor and raises €20,000 for...
Local farmer and lifelong vintage enthusiast Charley O’Connor from Ballyroan, has completed the Malin to Mizen route in his vintage Mercedes MB tractor.
And he...
Overgrown trees, lights, paths and walls causing ongoing frustration in Graiguecullen
Trees growing so high that they obscure public lighting and the roots causing issues with nearby walls were two connected issues raised in Laois...
Laois Councillors seek review as Ireland chooses not to recognise ‘long Covid’ as an...
Laois County Council is to write to the Minister for Health after Ireland opted not to recognise 'long Covid' as an occupational illness.
The matter...
Call made for three medically supervised detoxification beds to be established in Portlaoise Hospital
Laois County Council has called on the Minister for Health to establish detoxification beds in Portlaoise Hospital.
This call comes following a motion that was...
Portlaoise Active Retirement Group visits South East Technological University for volunteer workshop
Representatives from the Portlaoise Active Retirement Group visited South East Technological University (SETU) in Carlow on Tuesday to attend a specially organised volunteer workshop.
The...
Laois turkey farm struck down as latest bird flu outbreak confirmed
A Laois turkey farm has been struck down after it was confirmed that the latest outbreak of bird flu has been recorded.
According to the...
Three people arrested in connection with murder of Laois man in 2019 ‘released without...
Three people who were arrested this week in connection with the murder of a Laois man in 2019 have been released without charge.
Gardaí in...
Heywood Community School come out on top at ‘Battle of Wits’ county final
Heywood TY students recently fought a tough battle against other secondary schools to secure the title of 'Battle of Wits' 2025 in Laois.
They will...
Big day in Camross as dignitaries set to arrive for official opening of the...
The red carpet will be rolled out in Camross this Friday for the official opening of the Poet's Cottage Community Cafe.
Located in the heart...
‘If I send staff out to dredge a river in the morning, the Council...
Laois County Councillors have been told that the laws of the land are preventing Councils from removing silt from rivers.
The recent spell of heavy...
Laois Hospice presents new syringe pumps to support Palliative Care in the community
Laois Hospice Foundation has announced the presentation of new syringe pumps to the Laois Palliative Care Team.
This equipment will be used in the community...
Students in Laois empowered to reduce energy consumption at Greens Schools’ workshop
Secondary school students from Laois learned about how they can take steps to conserve electricity, during the An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Town Centre First Plan launch ‘a resounding success’
Mountmellick came together in force for the launch of the Town Centre First Plan, marking a memorable evening for the entire community in the...
‘It’s embarrassing and a disgrace what is happening’ – Councillors fume over lack of...
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has long been the focus of Council meetings in Laois and it has raised its head once again.
Ever increasing...
Road to Recovery sees a McGrath Video Laryngoscope and Breast Pump purchased for Portlaoise...
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Road to Recovery team for their exceptional fundraising through their Road...
In Pictures: Preston House and Palace Bar take poetic licence for Stoked launch
Two venues, Preston House and the Palace Bar, were a buzz with banter, lilting with laughter, sizzling with songs and stories and poets in...
Laois DJ set to host all day event in aid of Movember this weekend
A Laois DJ is set to host an all day DJ set in aid of men's mental health charity Movember this weekend.
Robbie Purcell, from...
Five schools in Laois to receive funding for climate action works
Five schools in Laois are set to benefit from funding as part of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.
So says Fine Gael TD Willie...
